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CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process involving the appointment of a school counsellor for Prestwick Academy, under the title "CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)". This procurement falls under the industry category of services and was executed using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to its value being outside the scope of standard regulations. The procurement took place in Ayr, UKM94 region, with the award contract signed on 16th September 2025. The main buyer, South Ayrshire Council, is located in Ayr, at County Buildings, Wellington Square, and can be contacted via email or phone for further information.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for local service providers, especially those specializing in educational or counselling services. The awarded contract, valued at £35,000, has been granted to Alan Mclauchlan Counselling, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) also situated in Ayr. Businesses with expertise in providing counselling services could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth in the public sector, leveraging their local presence and specific expertise to meet educational institutions' needs. The limited procurement method highlights the importance of being known within local circles for potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

CE-95-25-DA5 Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Notice Description

Appointment of a School Counsellor (Prestwick Academy)

Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALAN MCLAUCHLAN COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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